{"id":46453,"date":"2026-06-12T18:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-06-12T11:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.nxpo.or.th\/th\/?p=46453"},"modified":"2026-06-18T09:53:03","modified_gmt":"2026-06-18T02:53:03","slug":"nxpo-and-apec-ctf-highlight-the-role-of-strategic-foresight-in-advancing-climate-action","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.nxpo.or.th\/th\/en\/46453\/","title":{"rendered":"NXPO and APEC CTF highlight the role of strategic foresight in advancing climate action"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">On 10 June 2026, the APEC Center for Technology Foresight (APEC CTF), hosted by NXPO, was invited by Chiang Mai University to conduct a training session on \u201cTechnology Foresight for GHG Management,\u201d aimed at strengthening participants\u2019 understanding and capacity to apply strategic foresight tools in greenhouse gas (GHG) management.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.nxpo.or.th\/th\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/NXPO-and-APEC-CTF-highlight-the-role-of-strategic-foresight-in-advancing-climate-action_01-1-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-46456\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.nxpo.or.th\/th\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/NXPO-and-APEC-CTF-highlight-the-role-of-strategic-foresight-in-advancing-climate-action_01-1-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.nxpo.or.th\/th\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/NXPO-and-APEC-CTF-highlight-the-role-of-strategic-foresight-in-advancing-climate-action_01-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.nxpo.or.th\/th\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/NXPO-and-APEC-CTF-highlight-the-role-of-strategic-foresight-in-advancing-climate-action_01-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.nxpo.or.th\/th\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/NXPO-and-APEC-CTF-highlight-the-role-of-strategic-foresight-in-advancing-climate-action_01-1.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The activity was part of the Low Carbon and Climate Resilience Empowerment Program (LCEP) under the Empowering Thailand\u2019s Department of Climate Change and Environment (EMPOWER II) project. Jointly organized by Chiang Mai University and the German Agency for International Cooperation (GIZ) Thailand, the program seeks to enhance the capacity of professionals to lead transformative climate actions and contribute to a sustainable and resilient future.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.nxpo.or.th\/th\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/NXPO-and-APEC-CTF-highlight-the-role-of-strategic-foresight-in-advancing-climate-action_02-1-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-46458\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.nxpo.or.th\/th\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/NXPO-and-APEC-CTF-highlight-the-role-of-strategic-foresight-in-advancing-climate-action_02-1-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.nxpo.or.th\/th\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/NXPO-and-APEC-CTF-highlight-the-role-of-strategic-foresight-in-advancing-climate-action_02-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.nxpo.or.th\/th\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/NXPO-and-APEC-CTF-highlight-the-role-of-strategic-foresight-in-advancing-climate-action_02-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.nxpo.or.th\/th\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/NXPO-and-APEC-CTF-highlight-the-role-of-strategic-foresight-in-advancing-climate-action_02-1.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Led by Dr. Kommate Jitvanichphaibool, Assistant to the President of NXPO, together with the APEC CTF team, the session focused on the application of strategic foresight in GHG management, the transition to a low-carbon society, and strengthening institutional readiness to navigate an increasingly uncertain global landscape. The presentation explored key concepts such as VUCA, BANI, and Polycrisis, as well as the major drivers of the global green transition, pathways toward net-zero emissions, and their strategic implications for Thailand. It emphasized that GHG management is closely linked to economic development, technological advancement, investment, supply chains, international regulations, and national competitiveness.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The program comprised two main components: a lecture session introducing global trends and foresight methodologies, followed by a workshop applying foresight tools to the challenge of <strong>\u201cThailand\u2019s Climate Transformation Pathways 2035.\u201d<\/strong> Through three core foresight processes\u2014Horizon Scanning, Scenario Building, and Strategic Response\u2014participants identified emerging signals of change, developed future scenarios, and explored strategic options to support Thailand\u2019s climate agenda.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" data-id=\"46459\" src=\"https:\/\/www.nxpo.or.th\/th\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/NXPO-and-APEC-CTF-highlight-the-role-of-strategic-foresight-in-advancing-climate-action_03-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-46459\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.nxpo.or.th\/th\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/NXPO-and-APEC-CTF-highlight-the-role-of-strategic-foresight-in-advancing-climate-action_03-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.nxpo.or.th\/th\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/NXPO-and-APEC-CTF-highlight-the-role-of-strategic-foresight-in-advancing-climate-action_03-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.nxpo.or.th\/th\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/NXPO-and-APEC-CTF-highlight-the-role-of-strategic-foresight-in-advancing-climate-action_03-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.nxpo.or.th\/th\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/NXPO-and-APEC-CTF-highlight-the-role-of-strategic-foresight-in-advancing-climate-action_03.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" data-id=\"46460\" src=\"https:\/\/www.nxpo.or.th\/th\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/NXPO-and-APEC-CTF-highlight-the-role-of-strategic-foresight-in-advancing-climate-action_04-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-46460\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.nxpo.or.th\/th\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/NXPO-and-APEC-CTF-highlight-the-role-of-strategic-foresight-in-advancing-climate-action_04-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.nxpo.or.th\/th\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/NXPO-and-APEC-CTF-highlight-the-role-of-strategic-foresight-in-advancing-climate-action_04-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.nxpo.or.th\/th\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/NXPO-and-APEC-CTF-highlight-the-role-of-strategic-foresight-in-advancing-climate-action_04-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.nxpo.or.th\/th\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/NXPO-and-APEC-CTF-highlight-the-role-of-strategic-foresight-in-advancing-climate-action_04.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">During the workshop, participants were divided into groups focusing on five strategic domains: energy systems, industrial transition, transportation and logistics, urban transformation, and social and behavioral dimensions. Together, they examined how Thailand can strengthen its policies, regulatory frameworks, technological capabilities, investment strategies, and workforce development efforts to accelerate GHG reduction while enhancing long-term climate resilience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-2 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" data-id=\"46461\" src=\"https:\/\/www.nxpo.or.th\/th\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/NXPO-and-APEC-CTF-highlight-the-role-of-strategic-foresight-in-advancing-climate-action_05-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-46461\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.nxpo.or.th\/th\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/NXPO-and-APEC-CTF-highlight-the-role-of-strategic-foresight-in-advancing-climate-action_05-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.nxpo.or.th\/th\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/NXPO-and-APEC-CTF-highlight-the-role-of-strategic-foresight-in-advancing-climate-action_05-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.nxpo.or.th\/th\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/NXPO-and-APEC-CTF-highlight-the-role-of-strategic-foresight-in-advancing-climate-action_05-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.nxpo.or.th\/th\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/NXPO-and-APEC-CTF-highlight-the-role-of-strategic-foresight-in-advancing-climate-action_05.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" data-id=\"46462\" src=\"https:\/\/www.nxpo.or.th\/th\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/NXPO-and-APEC-CTF-highlight-the-role-of-strategic-foresight-in-advancing-climate-action_06-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-46462\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.nxpo.or.th\/th\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/NXPO-and-APEC-CTF-highlight-the-role-of-strategic-foresight-in-advancing-climate-action_06-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.nxpo.or.th\/th\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/NXPO-and-APEC-CTF-highlight-the-role-of-strategic-foresight-in-advancing-climate-action_06-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.nxpo.or.th\/th\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/NXPO-and-APEC-CTF-highlight-the-role-of-strategic-foresight-in-advancing-climate-action_06-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.nxpo.or.th\/th\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/NXPO-and-APEC-CTF-highlight-the-role-of-strategic-foresight-in-advancing-climate-action_06.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Building climate resilience is not only an environmental imperative but also a strategic necessity for strengthening national competitiveness in an increasingly complex world. Strategic foresight enables organizations to systematically identify risks, opportunities, and policy options, while integrating science, technology, innovation, and multi-stakeholder collaboration into efforts to achieve net-zero goals and sustainable development.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-3 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" data-id=\"46463\" src=\"https:\/\/www.nxpo.or.th\/th\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/NXPO-and-APEC-CTF-highlight-the-role-of-strategic-foresight-in-advancing-climate-action_07-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-46463\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.nxpo.or.th\/th\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/NXPO-and-APEC-CTF-highlight-the-role-of-strategic-foresight-in-advancing-climate-action_07-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.nxpo.or.th\/th\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/NXPO-and-APEC-CTF-highlight-the-role-of-strategic-foresight-in-advancing-climate-action_07-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.nxpo.or.th\/th\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/NXPO-and-APEC-CTF-highlight-the-role-of-strategic-foresight-in-advancing-climate-action_07-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.nxpo.or.th\/th\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/NXPO-and-APEC-CTF-highlight-the-role-of-strategic-foresight-in-advancing-climate-action_07.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" data-id=\"46464\" src=\"https:\/\/www.nxpo.or.th\/th\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/NXPO-and-APEC-CTF-highlight-the-role-of-strategic-foresight-in-advancing-climate-action_08-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-46464\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.nxpo.or.th\/th\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/NXPO-and-APEC-CTF-highlight-the-role-of-strategic-foresight-in-advancing-climate-action_08-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.nxpo.or.th\/th\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/NXPO-and-APEC-CTF-highlight-the-role-of-strategic-foresight-in-advancing-climate-action_08-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.nxpo.or.th\/th\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/NXPO-and-APEC-CTF-highlight-the-role-of-strategic-foresight-in-advancing-climate-action_08-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.nxpo.or.th\/th\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/NXPO-and-APEC-CTF-highlight-the-role-of-strategic-foresight-in-advancing-climate-action_08.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This engagement underscores the growing role of NXPO and APEC CTF in advancing future-oriented policymaking, capacity building, and the application of foresight methodologies to support Thailand\u2019s economic, social, technological, and environmental transformation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-4 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" data-id=\"46465\" src=\"https:\/\/www.nxpo.or.th\/th\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/NXPO-and-APEC-CTF-highlight-the-role-of-strategic-foresight-in-advancing-climate-action_09-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-46465\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.nxpo.or.th\/th\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/NXPO-and-APEC-CTF-highlight-the-role-of-strategic-foresight-in-advancing-climate-action_09-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.nxpo.or.th\/th\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/NXPO-and-APEC-CTF-highlight-the-role-of-strategic-foresight-in-advancing-climate-action_09-300x200.jpg 300w, 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